RG3 moved the ball well against your defense until he got hurt. He couldn't throw or run after that and that kind of dictated the game. If the Hawks don't have Clemons, it'll be even easier on Ryan. I don't see rusty Browner hanging with Julio for 60 minutes. Overall, I think our offense should have a good outing against your defense. I'm just worried about Marshawn Lynch. If he gets into our secondary, he is going to have a good chance to score a TD no matter where the Hawks are at on the field. Most of our secondary doesn't like to wrap up, they just love to hit, and Lynch will probably be able to just bounce off of them.

When it comes down to it, I think Mike Nolan will come up with a scheme that forces Wilson into a few rookie mistakes, and the Falcons win the Game 28-17. I'll bookmark this thread just in case we lose, so I can come back and eat crow. But I won't have to.

the reason that first quarter looked the way it did was Griffin, pure and simple. Having to watch for the pass, run, and QB run. Is a challenge on every team thats played them. I bet the Seahawks defense will be better against the Falcons then against the Redskins of the first quarter. That being said i dont feel confident about holding the falcons to just 14.

We don't even get to enjoy our victory before the Falcons fans show up to rain on our parade. SO...just for that I'm predicting a SEA win...58-0...yep. We're gonna beat you down like we beat the Cardinals down.

The Falcons have the weakest home field advantage during the playoffs.

Disagreed. Atlanta may not be the most impressive team left in the dance, despite their record, but Matt Ryan has an incredible record at home over the past few years. It will be a very tough task to go into Atlanta and win this game. If they were able to win at Atlanta it would be the most impressive win in franchise history, IMO.

If we keep Irvin in then Ryan will be hosed. With the blitz's we pulled off against the Foreskins with Griffin out it won't be pretty for Atlanta. It will be another close game by I think we have the advantage. Plus, I have a good friend who is an Atlanta fan, and he is terrified of their chances against us.

Torris wrote:When it comes down to it, I think Mike Nolan will come up with a scheme that forces Wilson into a few rookie mistakes

This is not exactly original material. I think something similar's been said by a fan from every team we've played this year. It hasn't happened yet, and I see nothing magical about Atlanta to suggest that's going to change next week. In fact, it kinda feels like you're whistling in the dark...

Torris wrote:When it comes down to it, I think Mike Nolan will come up with a scheme that forces Wilson into a few rookie mistakes

This is not exactly original material. I think something similar's been said by a fan from every team we've played this year. It hasn't happened yet, and I see nothing magical about Atlanta to suggest that's going to change next week. In fact, it kinda feels like you're whistling in the dark...

Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, and Eli Mannings vs Mike Nolan's Schemes:

1 TD, 10 INTs...

It's original because no other fanbase can say their defense stifled 3 SB Champions to that level.

Sarlacc83 wrote:This is the same team which got dominated by tampa bay 2 weeks ago, right?

Also, the Falcons should hire Bobby Knight. Not that they need help with choking.

Again, the Falcons weren't playing for anything in that game. They came in with a vanilla gameplan, hoping TB would hurt themselves and give us the win. This is the same team that blanked the defending SB Champs after they just dropped 50 points the week before.

hawk45 wrote:He's got a point about Browner though. Browner and Trufant worry the hell out of me. Here's hoping Browner shakes the rust off.

I used to be worried about Browner, but even in his rusty state the dude gets inside the heads of receivers by mangling them (legal or otherwise) and throws them off their games. If Sherman and Browner play the press as well as they have when they're on, Ryan's going to have a lot of disrupted timing. I see what Browner gets away with and I'm pretty amazed the refs don't call him a lot more.

Meh, Falcons have one of the worst run games in the league. Can't be one dimensional against powerful, mouth punching defenses. Patriots have a much better run game and arguably a better pass game and they weren't a problem.

Torris wrote:When it comes down to it, I think Mike Nolan will come up with a scheme that forces Wilson into a few rookie mistakes

This is not exactly original material. I think something similar's been said by a fan from every team we've played this year. It hasn't happened yet, and I see nothing magical about Atlanta to suggest that's going to change next week. In fact, it kinda feels like you're whistling in the dark...

Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, and Eli Mannings vs Mike Nolan's Schemes:

1 TD, 10 INTs...

It's original because no other fanbase can say their defense stifled 3 SB Champions to that level.

you can't just pick and choose your games against opposition, Brees also rinsed you for 3 TDs this season.

sure you picked off Manning 3x in the 2nd game of the season, but I bet that wouldn't happen with him now, and seeing as Wilson finished with a better QB rating than the other 2 this season, I've no reason to think he won't outperform them, just as he outperformed Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady too

Ryan is a good QB but lets be real here he does have the scrambling ability like RG3 so I think its silly to apply the first qtr today to next weeks game. Second Browner was rusty but he still got it done and now has another week to brush off the cobwebs. I'll admit though having White, Julio, and Gonzales still worries me. Run game doesn't concern me to much. Rodgers could make some plays but Turner is slow and our defense should be able to close in on him. Looking forward to a good game.

Torris wrote:RG3 moved the ball well against your defense until he got hurt. He couldn't throw or run after that and that kind of dictated the game. If the Hawks don't have Clemons, it'll be even easier on Ryan. I don't see rusty Browner hanging with Julio for 60 minutes. Overall, I think our offense should have a good outing against your defense. I'm just worried about Marshawn Lynch. If he gets into our secondary, he is going to have a good chance to score a TD no matter where the Hawks are at on the field. Most of our secondary doesn't like to wrap up, they just love to hit, and Lynch will probably be able to just bounce off of them.

When it comes down to it, I think Mike Nolan will come up with a scheme that forces Wilson into a few rookie mistakes, and the Falcons win the Game 28-17. I'll bookmark this thread just in case we lose, so I can come back and eat crow. But I won't have to.

wow, gee..... we've never ever heard any of this before..... i forgot Wilson is a rookie, seeing how he's got 17 NfL games under his belt..... but ya i'm sure you're team can force him into a few rookie mistakes.... i would eventually like to see this... uugghhh another week of this sh*t.

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Torris wrote:When it comes down to it, I think Mike Nolan will come up with a scheme that forces Wilson into a few rookie mistakes, and the Falcons win the Game 28-17. I'll bookmark this thread just in case we lose, so I can come back and eat crow. But I won't have to.

That's what everyone else who's played seattle this year thought too. Russell Wilson is no rookie. In his own mind, and in his demeanor and his play on the field, he has already been there, done that. He will be prepared.

If you are expecting Wilson to lose this game for the hawks, you'll be in for a day of disappointment.